The University of North Alabama baseball team fell to UT Martin 6-5, ending a seven-game win streak against the Skyhawks. The Lions had a strong ninth inning with a three-run homer from captain Petey Craska, but it wasn鈥檛 enough to secure a win. This loss marks UT Martin's first victory against North Alabama since 2022, while the Lions continue to struggle with their consistency, having left multiple runners on base throughout the game. The game highlighted both teams' efforts, with standouts like Will Millard driving in a run with two doubles.

By the Numbers
  • UT Martin snapped a seven-game losing streak against North Alabama.
  • UNA's Petey Craska hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning.
  • North Alabama recorded seven hits compared to UT Martin's six.
  • UT Martin was 4-for-4 with runners on third and less than two outs.
State of Play
  • North Alabama is currently 14-18 overall and 7-5 in the ASUN Conference.
  • UT Martin improves to 16-16 overall, with a 3-6 record in the OVC.
  • The Lions had the tying run on the base path in multiple late innings but couldn't score.
What's Next

North Alabama is set to face Austin Peay in a weekend series at Joe Maynard Field, starting Friday, April 10. The Lions will aim to bounce back from this defeat and improve their ASUN standings.

Bottom Line

This game highlights the need for North Alabama to convert opportunities into runs, particularly late in tight contests. The Lions must address their consistency issues to maintain competitiveness in the upcoming series.